Altec Lansing Bookshelf Speakers

[majick47]

Any member familiar with "book shelf" Altec Lansing Model 83 speakers. It's a 3 way system, black cabinets with black grill cloth, guessing a 8" woofer, midrange, tweeter and non vented. Might be '80s vintage, searched and found nothing listed in the LH catalogs etc.

[louped garouv]

possibly dates after the *spark-o-matic* takeover of the beloved Altec Lansing moniker?


I have a pair of the model 75s


as described below (pulled from the oaktree link right here)
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache...nk&cd=16&gl=us

NEW LISTING 7/5/06
warrantyPRE-OWNEDALTEC
MODEL 75
MAGNETICALLY SHIELDED
AUDIO / VIDEO SPEAKERS
SOLD 12/6/06
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Circa 1992for saleGreat sounding, Altec model "75" stereo speakers. These are great for normal 2-channel, stereo listening, but since they're magnetically shielded, they're also great for use in close proximity to video / computer monitors. Small package, but has great detail and volume. We tested them on our "Big" system powered by our Hafler P-225 power amp turned up to about 45%. They performed great!

Features:

- 2-way Acoustic-Suspension cabinet
-5.25", textured, Poly-cone Low Frequency Driver
- .75" Mylar tweeter with phase plug frame.
- Real internal cross-over, not just a filter cap in series!
- Magnetically shielded low-frequency driverSPECS:
- Impedance 8 ohms
- Maximum power rating - 80
Again these are great sounding small speakers. All original drivers in perfect working order and have been swept with our Sine generator for extraneous sonic issues. Woofer surrounds in like NEW shape. Cabinets and grills in near new condition. Each speaker measures 9.5" H x 6" W x 7" D and weighs 5 lbs. Includes our standard 30 day limited warranty (excluding problems due to under / over powering).
ALTEC MODEL 75
Cond. 8.5$119. pair
SOLD 12/6/06

(pics are from a recent Ebay Auction of the model 83s, follow the oaktree link to see pics of various and sundry other vintage speakers)

[majick47]

Louped that was my suspision also that they were a newer model and not the quality of vintage Altec.